Question about publishing a Godzilla Novel

[Kaijuborn95]

So, I have a question about about publishing. I wanna write a Godzilla novel, do my own spin of the character but I don't know what I have to do with the publishing. Do I have to ask Toho's permission to use their characters? I know it's probably a dumb question but I want to be safe then sorry. So if any of you know the answer, feel free to reply! It will make myself feel a whole lot better knowing.

[UltramanGoji]

Yeah, there's no way you're gonna be able to get away with that just by asking permission.

[Kaijuborn95]

Yeah, I thought so, just thought I might as well ask.

[Spuro]

Nothing is stopping you from writing a Godzilla novel. Publishing on the other hand...

It'd be best if it stayed as fanfiction.

[Kaijuborn95]

Yeah, with how TOHO is with their characters and such...

[Spuro]

Well, how any company or author would be with their characters. You'd have to establish yourself as an author before anyone approaches you for something like an official Star Wars novel.

[Kaijuborn95]

okay, thanks for telling me.